Hat



Ami 2a, 1936. I, l LEW/i 2639,174-

HAT

Filed Jan. 14, 1936 INVENTOR [rs/m g Ziewz s 3- 14av r sides Ill Patented Apr. 28, 1936 Uhii'E'ED rarest oFFier.

3 Claims.

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in a childs hat.

The invention has for an object the construction of a childs hat which is characterized by an inverted dish-shaped crown connected at its edges with a broad brim terminating in a pair of spaced arms at the back adapted to engage beneath the chin of a wearer.

A further object of the invention is the provision of an arrangement whereby the arms may be connected with each other beneath the chin.

Another object of the invention is the provision of means whereby the arms may be tucked under the brim out of view when desired.

Still further the invention proposes the construction of a hat as described which is simple and durable and which may be manufactured and sold at a reasonable cost.

For further comprehension of the invention, and of the objects and advantages thereof, reference will be had to the following description and accompanying drawing, and to the appended claims in which the various novel features of the invention are more particularly set forth.

In the accompanying drawing forming a material part of this disclosure:-

Fig. 1 is a picture of a child with a hat constructed according to this invention.

Fig. 2 is a plan view of the childs hat.

Fig. 3 is a perspective View of the hat.

Fig. 4 is a sectional view taken on the line 4-4 of Fig. 3.

Fig. 5 is a bottom View of the hat.

Fig. 6 is a fragmentary enlarged sectional view taken on the line 6-6 of Fig. 5.

Fig. '7 is a front view of Fig. 1.

The childs hat, according to this invention, comprises an inverted dish-shaped crown It to the edges of which there is connected a broad brim I i. This broad brim terminates in the front in a pair of spaced arms li and N which are adapted to engage beneath the chin of the wearer, as clearly shown in Fig. 1. The crown ID has a substantially flat top ll] and slightly diverging ornamentation i is mounted on the front of the crown. The brim ll extends substantially at right angles to the sides of the crown. The brim H is made from flexible material so that the arms thereof may be bent to engage beneath the chin.

The crown of material, preferably an outer layer IQ of silk material and an inner layer ill" of lining material. The brim H is also formed from several layers of material, preferably outer layers ll of I0 is formed from several layers silk material and inner layers i l" of lining material. At the edges the brim and the crown are secured together by lines of stitches I2. A lining i3 for the interior of the crown is also secured in position at its lower edges by the stitches i2. This lining is a conventional lining and merely serves to cover the interior of the hat. Preferably it should be of silk or other neat appearing material.

A means is provided for connecting the ends of the arms H and li together. This means comprises a hook element I3 on one of the arms engageable with an eye element [4 mounted upon the other of the arms. A ribbon bow i5 is secured upon one of the arms and serves as a handle by which the arm may be conveniently gripped for the engagement of the hook and eye when desired. Furthermore, the bow l5 serves as a decoration.

A pair of radial straps i6 and I! are radially mounted on the bottom of the brim H at the base ends of the arms it and Hil These radial straps are secured by stitches H3 at the ends thereof upon the brim so that the central portions thereof are free. may be bent under the brim, as indicated by the dot and dash lines in Fig. 5, and beneath the straps. Clasps are arranged in conjunction with each of the straps for assisting in holding the arms in position. These clasps comprise metallic pieces 20 which have top arms 29 engaging through openings 2! in the straps so as to be capable of contacting with the bent-in arms. The top portions 20 continue and connect with a bent portion 20*, which in turn continue and connect with bottom portions 20 These bottom portions pass through openings 2| in the mate= rials of the straps. The arms of the brim when engaged beneath the straps are also engaged between the top and bottom portions 2U and 26 of the clasps.

The hat may be worn with the arms thereof held in the inoperative positions by the straps. The hat then permits the sun to readily reach the wearers face, while at the same time the hat gives the appearance of a broad brimmed hat.

It is to be understood that the shape and size of the hat and the ornamentation thereon may be changed as desired.

While I have illustrated and described the preferred embodiment of my invention, it is to be understood that I do not limit myself to the pre- The arms II and H 25 cise construction herein disclosed and the right is reserved to all changes and modifications coming within the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by United States Letters Patent is:-

1. A childs hat, comprising a crown, a broad brim surrounding the edge of said crown and at the back terminating in a pair of spaced arms adapted to be engaged beneath the chin of a wearer, and means for connecting the ends of said arms together.

2. A childs hat, comprising a crown, a broad brim surrounding the edge of said crown and at the back terminating in a pair of spaced arms adapted to be engaged beneath the chin of 2.

wearer, and means for connecting the ends of said arms together, comprising a hook element of one of the arms engageable with an eye element on the other of the arms.

3. A childs hat, comprising a crown, a broad brim surrounding the edge of said crown and at the back terminating in a pair of spaced arms adapted to be engaged beneath the chin of a wearer, means for connecting the ends of said arms together, and radially positioned straps on the bottom side of said brim adjacent the bases of said arms, and attached at their ends, whereby the arms may be laced through said straps to maintain concealed positions beneath the brim.

IRVING L. LEWIS. 

